The government subsidy for the operation of public transport is expected to increase substantially, the government is admitting.

“It is quite clear that the €10 million in subsidies given to Arriva were not enough. The Opposition has said the subsidy will need to increase to some €45 million.

“I don’t want to say how much will be needed but it will definitely have to rise,” Transport Minister Joe Mizzi told Times of Malta.

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